Sacrifice, Loss and Honor: A Simulation of the Homefront in World War II

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• Type:
  Lesson Plan
• Description:
  These activities simulate the experiences of the Lane family of Bartholomew County, Indiana. The Lanes are a real family whose oldest son gave his life during World War II. This simulation takes place from late 1944 to early 1948. The students will experience the tragedy of losing a loved one during the U.S. operations in the Rhineland and deal with the repercussions of that tragedy. Students will grapple with choices of how to best honor their fallen family member.
• Subjects:
  Social Studies > World History
  
• Keywords:
  World War II, military families
• Education Levels:
  • Grade 9
  • Grade 10
  • Grade 11
  • Grade 12
• Language:
  English
• Access Privileges:
  Public - Available to anyone
• License Deed:
  Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial
• Collections:
  Understanding Sacrifice Activities